Electrical Maintainer/Operator
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Relocation to Darwin, competitive salary, annual bonus scheme and benefits designed to make life better
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Enjoy the perks of Darwin’s outdoor lifestyle, working an even-time day/night roster (BIBO to Jabiru)
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One of the world's most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path asset
About the role
Are you an Electrical Tradesperson ready to take your skills to the next level, working on a unique processing plant? Join the team who run our Brine Concentrator (BC) onsite at Ranger Rehabilitation Project in Jabiru. The is great opportunity for someone looking to expand their technical skill set or utilise their experience in a new way.
Living in Darwin, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the outdoors lifestyle on offer, as you’ll commute to Jabiru on a Bus In; Bus Out arrangement on a rotating Day/Night 7 on; 7 off roster (12.65 hr days). This role blends Maintenance and Operator work, offering variety, autonomy and the chance to make a real impact.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and close-knit team who value initiative and continuous improvement. With your own workspace, you’ll also have the freedom to plan your weeks you’ll troubleshoot, monitor plant performance and drive preventative maintenance.
Reporting to the Brine Concentrator Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
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Carry-out maintenance work including scheduled work, break-in work, and maintenance shutdowns
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Monitor fixed plant infrastructure, equipment status and trends so that plant stability is optimised
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Assist with the completion of relevant incident investigations
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety including keeping work areas safe, clean, and well maintained and quickly correcting any unsafe conditions in the work area
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Proactively communicate safety and process deficiencies to leaders
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Provide feedback to leaders regarding equipment performance
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Maintain a continuous improvement focus by developing and participating in implementation of appropriate solutions to eliminate issues/problems identified in the work area
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
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Commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleagues
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Certificate III Electrical Trade
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A current NT Electrical 'A' Grade Fitter/Mechanic Licence
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A current manual 'C' class driver's licence
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
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Knowledge and understanding of computers and Microsoft software packages
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Strong critical thinking capabilities
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The courage to initiate continuous improvement
What we offer
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Unique opportunity to contribute to a world-class project to return uranium mining to natural conditions surrounded by a pristine National Park environment
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A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
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A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
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Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
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Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
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Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
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Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
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Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Where you will be working
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) operated the Ranger Uranium Mine near the town of Jabiru in the Northern Territory, Australia, previously mining and producing uranium oxide. In January 2021, ERA ceased all mining and processing activities at Ranger after 40 years of operation with the focus now shifting to rehabilitation.
The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is committed to the rehabilitation of the Ranger Project Area to a standard that will establish an environment similar to the adjacent Kakadu National Park. In 2024, ERA entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Rio Tinto to manage the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, which will build on ERA’s existing rehabilitation work with Rio Tinto’s technical expertise in designing, scoping and executing closure projects. We remain committed to working with all key stakeholders, including the Mirarr People to complete this important rehabilitation work.
Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025.
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in our Operations teams
The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.
Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.